B Major Augmented
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B Major Augmented Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Major Augmented scale is an unstable and rich scale used to bridge complex dominant harmonies. On Bass, its notes are B, C#, D#, E, G, G#, A#. It provides a shifting, liquid texture to music and is used in modern classical and jazz to avoid traditional tonal resolutions. Commonly used in Jazz, Modern Classical, Fusion. Notable players include Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock. Use over augmented and Maj7#5 chords. Creates a shimmering, unresolved quality for modern jazz and classical passages.
Notes: B, C#, D#, E, G, G#, A#
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 4P, 5A, 6M, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 3 4 #5 6 7
Formula: W-W-H-WH-H-W-H
Number of notes: 7
Also known as: major #5, ionian augmented, ionian #5
Musical Character
An unstable scale that creates a liquid, shifting texture — perfect for avoiding traditional resolutions and keeping harmony in constant motion.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Jazz, Modern Classical, Fusion
Notable players: Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock
How to Use the B Major Augmented Scale
Use over augmented and Maj7#5 chords. Creates a shimmering, unresolved quality for modern jazz and classical passages.
Origin & Background
A modern scale for bridging complex dominant harmonies in jazz and contemporary classical composition.
Related Scales
The B Major Augmented scale contains 7 notes (B, C#, D#, E, G, G#, A#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Bass with different tunings and fret ranges.